The 214-room Cheeca Lodge and Spa is a luxury resort set on extensive, lush grounds in Islamorada, offering plenty of on-site features, including a nine-hole golf course, a pretty beach with a long fishing pier, a full-service spa, four tennis courts, and three pools (one for adults only). Three restaurants serve seafood, sushi, and Italian fare -- but they're pricey -- and there's a fun tiki bar on the beach. An environmentally-focused kids' club offers all sorts of activities, but it's not free. Spacious guest rooms with elegant tropical decor have private furnished balconies (some with outdoor jetted tubs), while suites add separate living rooms; some have full kitchens. The resort fee is steep but covers a lot, such as use of bikes, kayaks, and fishing gear, plus Wi-Fi and fitness classes. Travelers looking for a more intimate experience might prefer nearby Casa Morada, an upscale, adults-only boutique hotel, but it lacks a full-service restaurant and can be a tad more expensive.
The 214-room Cheeca Lodge and Spa is a luxury resort set on extensive, lush grounds in Islamorada, offering plenty of on-site features, including a nine-hole golf course, a pretty beach with a long fishing pier, a full-service spa, four tennis courts, and three pools (one for adults only). Three restaurants serve seafood, sushi, and Italian fare -- but they're pricey -- and there's a fun tiki bar on the beach. An environmentally-focused kids' club offers all sorts of activities, but it's not free. Spacious guest rooms with elegant tropical decor have private furnished balconies (some with outdoor jetted tubs), while suites add separate living rooms; some have full kitchens. The resort fee is steep but covers a lot, such as use of bikes, kayaks, and fishing gear, plus Wi-Fi and fitness classes. Travelers looking for a more intimate experience might prefer nearby Casa Morada, an upscale, adults-only boutique hotel, but it lacks a full-service restaurant and can be a tad more expensive.